Visitor Industry Task Force extended, new presentations from cruise lines and Goldbelt Inc.

(City and Borough of Juneau press release)

To explore additional tourism topics and increase opportunities for public testimony, the City and Borough of Juneau’s Visitor Industry Task Force (VITF) calendar has been updated to continue through October 2026. The updated schedule can be found at juneau.org/assembly/visitor-industry-task-force. 

Meetings added include Thursday, May 21, where the VITF will be joined by various cruise line representatives to discuss seasonal impacts of cruise activities on Juneau. On Thursday, June 11, Goldbelt Inc. will give a presentation on their proposed West Douglas Port project.  

Additionally, the first public testimony meeting has moved to Thursday, June 18, so the public may more immediately respond to information discussed on the May 21 and June 11 meetings. The second public testimony meeting has been moved to Thursday, Oct. 15 so that the public may review and respond to the VITF’s draft recommendations before they are finalized. Public comment can be made at any point by emailing the City Clerk’s office at city.clerk@juneau.gov. 

CBJ encourages all interested members of the public to join VITF meetings in-person at City Hall Assembly Chambers or via Zoom at juneau.zoom.us/j/83826098583. 

For more information about VITF, contact Visitor Industry Director Alexandra Pierce at alexandra.pierce@juneau.gov.